Chapter 3

Cluster Conversion for Existing Installations

About this chapter  

This chapter describes the tasks you need to perform to convert existing filers into a clustered system.

After reading this chapter, you will know

• What the minimum hardware requirements are for converting your filers
• What the minimum software and firmware levels are that you must have installed to convert your filers
• How to determine your filer configuration and your currently installed software and firmware levels
• How to update the firmware and software on your hardware
• How to cable your filers into a cluster

Topics in this chapter  

This chapter discusses the following topics:

• "Verifying your system configuration"
• "Updating your system"
• "Cabling your system into a cluster"

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